developing civic leaders for the future
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(20 minutes) Presentation that conveys my thoughts on how my role as a senior coordinator in the University of Georgia Center for Leadership and Service might contribute to developing civic leaders for the future. Addresses the critical outcomes I believe are necessary in leadership and civic education program curricula.TRANSCRIPT
Developing Civic Leaders for the Future Actions and Critical Outcomes
James Ross Beitzel
“...The answer to the question
is to be found in the answer to the question
‘What kind of Education do we need?’
‘What kind of Society do we want?’”
- Ira Harkavy
Civic Leader
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Responsible
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Responsible
Creative
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Responsible
People Person
Creative
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Responsible
People Person
Creative Engaging
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Responsible
People Person
Creative Engaging
Knowledgeable
Civic Leader
Self-Aware
Ethical
Passionate
Resource
Responsible
People Person
Creative Engaging
Knowledgeable
Transformative
CONVICTION in ACTION
CONVICTION in ACTION
(Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement)
Who Am I? Who Am I in the Context of Others?
What Do I Believe? What Impact Will I Have on Society?
How Can I Best Achieve that Vision?
Conviction (Civic Learning)
Develop a Realistic Self
Appraisal and Identity
• Self-Awareness
• Values
• Beliefs
• Skills
• Privileges/Challenges
Conviction (Civic Learning)
Understand and Appreciate Diverse
Populations, Cultures, Ideas, and
Ways of Living
• Interculturalism
• Social Awareness
Conviction (Civic Learning)
Understand and Appreciate Diverse
Populations, Cultures, Ideas, and
Ways of Living
• Interculturalism
• Social Awareness
Have Knowledge of Civic Movements
and Universal Democratic
Principles
• Historical Texts
• Current Events
• Constructive Dialogue
Conviction (Civic Learning)
Be Aware of Moral Guidelines
and Demonstrate Ethical
Behavior
• Congruence between Actions and Values
• Integrity
• Character
• Civic “Response-Ability”
• Justice
Action (Democratic Engagement)
Work Cooperatively with
Others to Establish and
Grow Transformative
Relationships
• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Cognitive Integration
• Relationship Management
Action (Democratic Engagement)
Be Able to Process Complex
Problems, Situations, and
Experiences and Act Upon
the Information Extracted
• Reflective Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Flexibility
• Life-Long Learning
• Creativity
Action (Democratic Engagement)
Develop and Maintain High
Levels of Practical
Competence and
Academic Achievement
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Organizational Operations
• Academic Goal Success
• Degree Attainment
My Convictions… My Actions
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Foster a civic ethos across all
parts of campus and
educational culture
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Foster a civic ethos across all
parts of campus and
educational culture
• Model the Way
– Personal Behavior & Spirit
– Professional Interactions
• Reinforce Campus Values
• Inter-Departmental Support
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Make civic literacy a core
expectation for all students
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Make civic literacy a core
expectation for all students
• Leadership/Civic Engagement Can Be Learned
• Good Practices in Place, Too Few Students Take Advantage
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Practice civic inquiry across
all fields of study
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Practice civic inquiry across
all fields of study
• Collaboration with Professors and Academics – Demonstrate Value
– Scholar-Practitioner
– Assessment Key
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Advance civic action through transformative partnerships, at home and abroad
Actions for Developing Civic Leader of the Future
Advance civic action through transformative partnerships, at home and abroad
• Collaborate – Local
– Global
– Employers
• Stay Informed – Associations
– Literature
– Miscellaneous Scholarly Pursuits
Conviction in Action Foster a civic ethos
across all parts of campus
and educational culture
Practice civic
inquiry across
all fields of study
Make civic literacy
a core expectation
for all students
Advance civic action through
transformative partnerships,
at home and abroad
Developing Civic Leaders for the Future Actions and Critical Outcomes
James Ross Beitzel